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Audley & District Family History Society Celebrate 20 Years 1986-2006

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Published at the Audley Community Centre in the Parish of Audley

Welcome to issue 12 of the Audley Community Newsletter.

Doesn't time fly by, I’ve just heard them talking about Christmas on our local radio stations already. Well, let us just concentrate on those expected sun filled days and warm summer nights, relaxing in the garden with the drink of your choice. We see that the crossings have been installed at the top of the bank as you enter Audley from New Road Bignall End. I’m still debating if it was the right choice, especially after seeing the speed of the traffic as it travels up and down that main road (it’s just frightening at times) and something needs to be done about it before someone is killed or badly injured. We still have the parking controversies, as drivers still completely ignore the double yellow lines and they seem to think that they have put the crossings in the centre of the village of Audley, as a parking area. I receive many correspondences saying how lucky we are to have such a lovely village and there are many letters from people who have left to live elsewhere who wish they could return. No doubt there are many areas which could be improved in the parish and many of these improvements could be done by the people themselves. There are many unsung groups of people in the village who volunteer to try to improve the look of the village and all they need is your support. Why should we be left with fouled pavements, cans and bottles strewn around our street? This is our parish one to be proud of, we pay our community charges but it seems we are forgotten when help is needed. We only have to look at all the hard work that is going on by these volunteers who are trying to provided the kids of Audley and Wood Lane with play areas. Thousands of pounds are spent on as we say “the other side of the hill”, but when the parish is in need we have to beg, borrow, or find our own funds. Why? Please give these groups all your support and speak to your local councillors to try to get things changed. Well, that’s enough of me moaning, let’s hope you all enjoy this issue of the Newsletter. I would welcome your comments about the content of each issue, this will give the team the opportunity to try and give you the readers what you want. Please send your comments to the usual address. 23 Wood Street Bignall End Sot ST7 8QL. Ernie Editor. Audley Theatre Appeal

“Seat Sponsorship Roll of Honour”

Audley Theatre are in the process of refurbishment at their Hall Street Theatre. They are inviting donations to assist with the cost of replacing 182 seats and the redecoration of the Theatre. A conservative estimate for the work is around £25,000. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and a donation of £25 or more will entitle you to have your name entered on their “Seat Sponsorship Roll of Honour”. Please send your donations to Bryan Williams, Ashkeys, Farm Hollow, Bignall End, SOT, ST7 8NS. Please make cheques payable to Audley Theatre. If you require more information please contact Bryan Tel: 01782 721543 (Please give generously, Editor)

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The 1938 Audley Schools Reorganisation

On the 23rd April 1938 Staffordshire Education Committee presented a scheme for the further reorganisation of schools in Audley Parish following the national Hadow Reports on Education of 1926 and 1931. The scheme was approved by the Board of Education on the 28th May and parents were notified of the changes in July 1938.

Audley Infants (now the Church Hall) – To close down. Audley Juniors in Church Street – The juniors to transfer to Ravens Lane and the school to become the new Audley Infants School. Ravens Lane – The senior school to close and pupils to transfer to Halmer End. Halmer End – The infants’ school to close and pupils to transfer to Alsagers Bank, Audley or Wood Lane. The building to become a dining hall and kitchen for the senior school. Alsagers Bank – Enlarged in 1937, the school is expected to take in most of the infants from Halmer End. Wood Lane – The junior and infants schools to continue as before.

The changes would take effect at the start of the new school year on the 1st September. Parents however protested strongly and their main points of contention were: 1) The distance children would now have to travel to school 2) The state of the roads which were narrow and steep, especially Boon Hill 3) The traffic danger on the narrow roads 4) The children would be unable to return home for their mid-day meals 5) The provision of transport for pupils. The parents prepared for action by forming a Parents Committee chaired by Mr William Riley of Bignall End. The protest was supported by Colonel Wedgwood, MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme and the communist party member Mrs Fanny Deakin. A “sit-down strike” at the start of the new term was suggested by Colonel Wedgwood. It was proposed that the pupils turn up at the schools they would normally have attended and not the schools they were being transferred to. Once inside, the pupils and their parents would then commence the sit-down protest.

What happened next? It became the main topic of conversation in Audley Parish. It hit the front pages of newspapers and was even raised in parliament. Some readers who were at school at the time will know the answer. Other readers though will have to wait until the next issue of the newsletter when all will be revealed. If you were involved then we would like to hear your story. Please contact the newsletter editor.

Clive Millington Audley & District Family History Society Celebrate 20 Years 1986-2006. From a humble beginning the society has grown into a group of very experienced enthusiasts, who turn every stone to compile the historical facts from the past, of our beloved parish of Audley. In May 1986 it was decided to form what we now know as the Audley & District History Society. The original members who formed the society were Stan & Joan Brassington of Bignall End with Phillip Coops & Gwyneth Pearson. Their first meeting held was a talk on family history research by Peter Chadwick. From this the society has developed by transcribing the records and publishing books about the Audley Parish and its adjoining area. Today we have over 150 members worldwide with an invitation to anyone to come along and join us. The society would welcome any documents or information about the parish, Tel: 01782 720495.

The Audley Historian. Back issues are available if you contact the Society or any of the following: Miss P Spode, 147 High Street Alsagers Bank/ Mrs A James, “Oban” New Road Bignall End/ Mr R Mayer, “Sauddon” Apedale Road Wood Lane. Volumes 1-9 £4 each / Volume 10 £4.50 / Volume 11 £5.00. Forthcoming meetings in Audley Church Hall: Admission £1.00 to non-members. All welcome.

Research 2-4pm on Wed. 7th June / Wed. 5th July / Wed. 2nd August Talk 7.30-9pm on Fri. 7th July. Research 7-9pm on Fri. 2nd June / Fri. 4th August

All enquiries: Tel. 01782 720495. E-mail [email protected]

Or visit our new website: www.acumenbooks.co.uk/audleynet/famhist Tunnel of Love.

I wonder how many people will remember what was happening in the village of Halmer End in July 1954. Well - I can tell you. This was the introduction of the mains sewerage being brought to the village, which would mean an end to the old wooden closets (toilets), down at the bottom of most household yards. Yes, we were being converted to flush toilets - luxury at last!

Why do I remember? It so happened that the 17th July 1954 was our wedding day and the conversion from the old to the new meant that for weeks a huge trench was being dug up all the way up High Street Halmer End. The trench had reached the Central Methodist Chapel on exactly the day of our wedding! What a predicament we were in, Graham and I literally had to “walk the plank” to get into the Chapel. We were surrounded by mounds of earth (partly covered with tarpaulins) all the old pipe works, buckets and all the debris involved in such a scheme. On arrival at the Chapel we could see that the workmen had laid a plank across the trench for us to negotiate and our friends at Chapel had tried to help by laying some lino on the pavement. As you can see from the photograph below - this is not your usual idyllic wedding photo scene! However, all went well and fifty golden years later we can still smile at what must be unique photos taken on that happy day.

Some of the older generation in the village might recognise the lady next to Graham as Mrs Alice Fryer who, with Ern, kept the chip-shop in Audley. The two youngsters on the photo outside are Glenys Fryer (Sylvester) and her brother Gordon ( your local hairdresser) with their mum.

During a visit to Halmer End in our “Golden Year” we took a photo outside “our chapel” and thought how smart it looked. We are always made very welcome when we go back there. Happy memories! Your magazine gives us the chance to look back and remember-keep up the good work!

Bessie (nee Brockley) & Graham Fryer. St Albans Herts. Return visit in 2000 to the Wesleyan Chapel Halmer End.

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Children of Audley J.D.H SECURITY. Consultant John D Hannon (Ex Police) Residents Association Easter Bonnet Parade Are you aware that recently several large Insurance companies are making insurance Policies invalid if there is not a (Maintenance Contract) on your Security Alarm? On Saturday the 15th April my wife and I were invited to judge the Easter Bonnet Parade at the This contract can be supplied for a relative low cost of Community Centre in Audley. This was also a fund £35.00 per year per system. raising event in aid of the Children's Play Area We can also advice on any aspect of Security in the Home. Wereton Road. Raffles and prize draws took place which raised over £220.00. This was then followed Intruder Alarms. by the children’s Easter Bonnet Parade. Digital Close Circuit TV Systems (No tapes required). Remote viewing from anywhere in the World with an Winner’s were the following: internet connection.

1st Prize Elizabeth Higginson Panic Alarms. Private Investigations 2nd Prize Kimberly Clarke 3rd Prize Jersey & Oakley Day To arrange a review of all your security needs please 4th Prize was a joint one: contact me at: Casey Moss / Amy Spooner / Phoebe Horne. Staffs-cctv 31 Ironmarket The Children of Audley Residents Association Newcastle, Staffs. ST51RP would welcome any donations from the people of Tel: 01782 636000 or 07775666227 the parish. They are trying to raise funds to build a new play area for all the children of the parish. Your help and support is needed to assist these very dedicated volunteers. Make sure you lock them up!

If you would like to assist with their fund raising or Just to remind the people of the parish to to give your help to any of their fund raising events remember to put all those gardening tools back or functions, you would be most welcome. into the garage or the garden shed. This is the time of year when the light fingered brigade are For further details contact on the prowl and nothing is safe from their sticky hands. Kevin Phillips Don’t be complacent and think that they wont bother with your garden tools, all they need is the chance and they will Tel: 01782 723603 Editor. be gone. Please inform the Police if things go missing. Audley Footpath Challenge!

Why not get your walking shoes on and see Audley from a different viewpoint!!

As part of a national challenge to walk all the footpaths in the UK, you are invited to take part in the Audley Challenge! The parish of Audley has many miles of footpaths, which are spread over beautiful and varied countryside.

We challenge you to walk them! You don’t have to walk all of them of course! Walks will be split into varying lengths and for all abilities. The challenge is aimed at individuals, families or groups. You can do the route whenever you want. The only thing we ask is that you tell us about your experience!

You don’t need fancy boots or a stick to go walking. The benefits are endless. You’ll get some exercise, meet other people, get some fresh air and see places on your doorstep you have never seen before.

Each competitor may get to see their achievement published in a future edition of the Audley Community News and any of great interest will be put on the web page.

For further information call the Hotline at 02073398554 or the Web site www.useyourpaths.info. There will be information available at a later date on the Audley Community News web site at audleycommunitynews.ik.com, or check the routes in the Audley Library, where you can find copies of the maps of the parish. The Challenge in Association with the Ramblers

Association and Staffordshire County Council. Beverley Readers letter Dog Qualified Audley Local Transport Issue 11 Care Centre Carer Designer Dog It stated in this article that a Frank Jepson was reported as the motor engineer for the Mainwaring Bus company, in fact it was a Harold Jepson who maintained the coaches.

See below advertisement found recently in 1939 Parish Church Magazine with reference to Harold Jepson. Can you help? Do you have any old copies Professional Grooming Service of local adverts for us to show in For all Breeds future issues. Bathed – Clipped – Nails Etc.

Call ‘Sheila’ Tel: (01782) 720470 Poole’s Coach Family Can you Help? 128 Ravens Lane, Bignall End, The newsletter has had an enquiry from a reader for ST7 8PY information as to the whereabouts of any of the Poole’s Personal Friendly Service family. The enquiry has come from a Diane Gibson. All For Your Dogs Well Being If you have any information you can contact her at Tel 07869171201. Or contact the editor.

Dear Editor, Laurence until a job and house were found. In those days I have recently read the latest issue of the when you worked for a colliery the house came with the job. Audley Community News, which I received from a life long It was not long before my father was working in the mines, friend Mrs Brenda MCEllin of Dean Hollow Audley and I must then my mother and I were on are way to Doncaster to live. say that I have enjoyed every page. We caught the train for the journey to Yorkshire at the Your magazine has brought back so many memories from Halmer End railway station, this was 1930, I was 9 years the past and encouraged me to get out my old photo’s, two old at the time. I am now 84 and still live in Doncaster, but of which I have enclosed. I do hope they will be of interest to how I so envy your village community-so very different your magazine as they were taken in Halmer End and from town life in Doncaster. Audley. I still have a few relatives living in Audley, whom I keep in touch with and I have visited them several times over I really enjoy looking at the old photographs in your Audley the past years (always wishing I’d never left). Community News magazine and remember many of the people and places shown on them. I was born in Booth Street Audley in 1921, my parents were Alice (nee Steele) and Hugh Henry Kirkham. My father The other photograph I have included is of my grandfather was a miner and a very keen bowler, playing at the Halmer Mr George Steele who lived in Chapel Street Bignall End End Bowling Club (photograph included) of which he was and was the choir master for 40 years at the Wesleyan captain in 1926, (this will be seen in the next issue). Chapel. He was always interested in music/choir work and We had moved to Halmer End for my father to be nearer to was disappointed none of his children shared his passion. his work, but mining was coming to an end, as mines were In later years some of his grandchildren and later his great closing down in the area at this time. grandchildren eventually did share his passion. He worked very hard at the Sunday School Anniversaries. I think it My father’s brother-in-law Laurence Cooke, was also a was then called Charity Sunday and I do hope that miner, and was married to my mother’s sister Nellie (nee someone can remember him. Steele). He left to look for work in Rossington, Nr Doncaster Yorkshire. Laurence eventually became a deputy at a Please accept a small donation to assist with the cost and colliery in Doncaster and as the work was drying up in the upkeep of your excellent magazine. Your magazine gives Audley parish, my father wrote to ask my uncle to see if me so much pleasure and long may it continue. there was any suitable work for him, as he was prepared to Keep up the good work. move to be employed. It was then decided that my father Yours sincerely, Hugh, would arrange to go to Doncaster and to stay with Mrs J Young Doncaster. Readers Letters Do we need more? Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Cinder Lane footpath/Issue 11 Over the past few years I have been studying my I read with interest the article about the campaign to save family history and would be most grateful to any of Cinder Lane footpath in Bignall End. Further to this, why your readers who may have information regarding not pursue an expansion of the excellent railway footpath/ my family. cycle track that links Halmer End with Bignall End? My mother’s side of the family moved from There appears to be no transport plan for the Audley area, Wiltshire to Wolstanton / Silverdale around 1850s, as roads/streets are becoming jam packed with cars and their names were Henry Embling who was born vans. The Government is always saying we should be 1822 in Wiltshire, who married Hannah Rushton, greener, use public transport or cycle to work. However, born 1833 in Wolstanton. our Council is not that forward thinking. Unfortunately, we have very poor transport links. The local My father’s side of the family lived in Audlem and railway line has long been cleared and few will remember moved to Wood Lane / Bignall End around 1870, the Crosville bus service to/from Crewe. their names were John Forster who was born in Our local railway station is now Alsager. However, there is 1836 in Wood Lane, who married Ann Taylor, born in 1841 in Buerton. no direct public transport, footpath or cycle path to support the numerous people who work in the area (Radway Green), My Great-Great– Granddad Henry Forster born or individuals who wish to have a carefree, scenic cycle or 1861, built a house for his daughter Ethel who was stroll and gain access to the rail network. born in 1882, the house was called Enfield House

The disused railway line at the side of the Plough Inn Public and was built in Chapel Street Bignall End. House Bignall End goes directly through to Alsager - in fact Other surnames which have connections to my just outside Alsager a small section has been made into a family are, Dobson (Wood Lane), Durber (Wood footpath. I am sure there must be funds somewhere, which Lane), Tomkinson (Barthomley, Audley), Scrivens could be used to transform this overgrown and mostly (Audley), Thorneycroft (Chesterton), Townshend forgotten route into a useful safe link for cyclists and walkers (Chesterton), Taylor (Woore), Warham (Audley), to our Cheshire neighbours and nearest railway station. Dean (Chesterton), Adams (Madeley), Delves (Madeley) and Cloney (Ireland). David Lovatt MBE Wereton Road. All families continued living here but some have

emigrated to America and Australia.

As you can see my roots are definitely in this area, Gingerbread Hall ? I have only seen a few changes in the parish of Audley since I was born in 1973. I am now a Gingerbread Hall or Cottage & Field. member of a group which is helping to build a Dear Editor, community spirit by running the local martial arts In the 1837 Tithe Map of Audley, Gingerbread Hall Field is club, which is held in the Audley & District marked as occupying the whole area inside the triangle Community Centre on a Thursday evening. formed by Church Street, Chester Road and Dean Hollow. It We would welcome new members and all age was owned by Weston Yonge Esq. whose ancestors inherited groups will be catered for. the Vernon Estate. For any information contact Deb 01782 723960.

Though the field was marked on the map there was no Many thanks mention of the Hall or Cottage. Debs Forster, Dunkirk Bignall End.

However, in 1841 both the Gingerbread Hall & Dear Editor Gingerbread Hall Field were put up for auction. I do realise that your magazine has highlighted the horrendous traffic problems that seem to be Where was Gingerbread Hall? escalating in the Audley village. Richard Parrot did not mention it in his book on Audley What is wanted is the provision of more car published in 1773. parking spaces close to the centre of the village. Concern has already being shown about the If anyone has Deeds which mention the whereabouts of the possible reduction of parking spaces that there will Hall, or any details with a reference to Gingerbread Hall be at the new doctors surgery, this will indeed put Field please contact either: more strain on the parking places now available. Audley Family History Society or ACN Editor. Just a thought D.M Hospital Saturday

We continue with the Hospital Saturday article: Part Two – 1935-1948

The increasing number of Contributory Schemes led to the setting up in 1930 of a national association to co-ordinate their efforts. The movement continued to expand and flourish and was an essential support to the Voluntary Hospitals. Although all were aware of the strengths of the Voluntary Hospital system, during this period concern increasingly became focused on the weaknesses of that system. A Commission set up in 1935 reported in 1937 that apart from finances, the main difficulties of the Voluntary Hospitals were in overlapping of effort, lack of co-ordination and lack of co-operation. Among the recommendations was that the country should be divided into regions and councils, set up to co-ordinate Hospitals within each region. Following on from this, it was also recommended that Contributory Schemes should be established in all regions and efforts made to ensure that all Schemes followed the same model, with the same contributions and benefits and that these benefits and contributions should be transferable from one area to another.

Throughout this time, there was a growing trend of thought towards some form of comprehensive health system in which the state should take the major, if not entire, responsibility.

In 1941 the government set up the Beveridge Commission to examine ways in which Britain should be rebuilt after the war (perhaps a comment on Churchill’s confidence and also a reflection of the fact that he had served in Lloyd George’s government which had introduced the beginnings of National Insurance contributions in 1911). The Beveridge Report in December 1942 proposed the establishment of a ‘Welfare State’ of which a national health service was a constituent.

There were many discussions between the Health Ministry and the representatives of the Voluntary Hospitals and the Contributory Schemes. Discussions were about the ways in which the voluntary sector and its expertise could be incorporated into the new health service but all these were rendered meaningless with the advent of a Labour Government in 1945. The new Minister of Health, Aneurin Bevan, announced that the new National Health Service would be fully state funded and it was apparent that there would be no place for the voluntary Schemes once this was in place. It is to the credit of the Contributory Schemes and a tribute to the voluntary spirit which had established and maintained them that they continued to provide finance to their local hospitals until the NHS was actually established in 1948.

When the NHS was formed a total of 3118 hospitals were nationalised. Of these, over 1100 were Voluntary Hospitals, the others being provided by Local Authorities or central government under the wartime ‘Emergency Medical Service’.

At this time, most Contributory Schemes folded but some revised their operations and at the end of 1948 there were 35 member Schemes of the new British Hospitals Contributory Schemes Association. The purpose of these was to provide or pay for ‘services ancillary and additional to the National Health Service’. Many of these Schemes still exist today, sometimes in merged or re-named form and for comparatively modest sums (though no longer a penny a week!) pay towards the cost of dental, optical, physiotherapy or other treatments. Barry McGuire

Hospital Troup July 16th 1932 on the left.

Hospital Saturday Dance Troop Audley on the right. Date around 1936.

L/to right Vera Walley ( Barnett), Nancy Rusco, Elaine Booth, Former dairy lady of Wereton Road Audley

Boon Hill Bear Myth or Legend?

On January the 12th 1918 two young miners from Bignall End were on their way to work in the Minnie Pit in Halmer End. Their journey took them towards Boon Hill, as this was their quickest way to Halmer End. As they approached the summit of Boon Hill they came across a clump of bushes and trees. They could not believe their eyes as they looked towards the trees, for a large Bear appeared from behind the trees. Their thoughts of work or Halmer End soon vanished from their minds, as they turned to run for safety. Dropping their lunchboxes on the ground they ran for their lives never looking back until they reached their destination of Bignall End-home and safety.

Later that day the news came through of the terrible mining disaster at the Minnie Pit, in Halmer End where 155 Men and Boys perished. The news of the Boon Hill Bear was soon heard around the villages and the remarkable escape for the two young men. It was decided that a search of the area was needed to see if they could find any traces of where the Bear had gone to, but after a number of searches there was no sign of the Bear to be seen. Enquiries were made throughout the area to see if a Bear had escaped from a circus or travelling fair, without any success. No bear was ever found.

It appeared that in the twelfth century Lord Hugh de Audley was on a hunting trip to this area from Heighly Castle. During the afternoon of the hunt the young Lord was approaching the summit of Boon Hill, where he saw a Bear in a clearing. As he prepared to take aim with his bow his squire informed Hugh that it was a female Bear with her cub. Hugh was known to be a kind man despite appearing to have a hard exterior, put away his bow and returned to the castle ending hunting for the day. It has been thought, could the two young men who saw the Bear have been descendants of Hugh de Audley and the Bear or its apparition had re-appeared that day to save the miners from that terrible mining disaster, thus paying back an ancient debt.

We will never know?

The newsletter has received a poem written by Phillip Jones of Rode Heath Alsager written about the Boon Hill Bear. See page 12.

Do any of the readers have any more details or information.

Images of now being constructed New Audley Health Centre in Church Street.

We have received from the Primary Care Trust, this artist’s impression of what the new Primary Care Health Centre for Audley will look like when it is completed.

These are exciting times for the health care of the people from the parish, as there will be many additional health services provided by the New Audley Surgery. Food For Thought Strawberry Shortcake

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basin. Rinse and clean all the fruits and Preheat oven to 225C/425F/Gas Mark 7 place in a saucepan with the sugar and Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt together cook for approx. 3 to 5 mins. and stir in the sugar. Rub in the butter until the Line the basin with the slices of bread, mixture looks like breadcrumbs. overlapping them and sealing well by Stir in enough milk to make a soft dough. pressing the edges together. Fill in any On a lightly floured board pat the dough out into a gaps with small pieces of bread, so no 12inch/30cm wide oblong. Cut out two 6inch/15cm juice can escape. rounds. Lay the pastry rounds onto a lightly greased baking Pour in the fruit (except for a cupful tray and bake in the oven until risen and brown. of juice) and cover the pudding with Reserve approx. 12 of the best berries for the top of another slice of bread. the shortcake. Lightly crush the rest of the berries Place a small plate (one that will fit and spread on one shortcake layer. Spread on some exactly inside the rim of the bowl) on of the whipped cream. top and on top of that place a weight eg Add the second layer of shortcake and spread the rest bag of sugar. Leave in the fridge of the cream on top. overnight. Decorate the top with the remaining whole strawberries. Just before serving the pudding, turn it out on to a large plate and spoon the Household Tips reserved juice all over, to soak any bits of bread that still look white. To keep your kettle free from lime-scale, add a

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4 thick pieces of white fish the mark. 1 med. onion, finely chopped Remove dust from plant leaves by stroking them with the 1 crushed clove of garlic (optional) soft inside of a banana skin. The dust clings and the 14 ozs/400g tin tomatoes juice nourishes the leaves. 1 tea /spoon. dried basil To remove pet hairs from upholstery, take a chamois 2 table /spoon. oil leather, dampen it, then wring out as tightly as possible. Juice of half a lemon Rub the chamois gently across the fabric and the pet Salt and pepper hairs will gather neatly in a ribbon over the surface.

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion for 5mins. Add garlic and tomatoes. Season and stir in basil. The Perfect Fit Cook gently for 15minutes . Add sliced mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes. Garment Alteration more, stirring occasionally. & Place fish in a shallow dish, season and sprinkle with Repairs lemon juice. Tel: Joanne Spoon the tomato puree onto each piece of fish. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 25mins 190C/375F/ (01782) 729169 Gas Mark5. Ravensmead School AUDLEY NATURAL THERAPY World War Tea Dance What an excellent afternoon of entertainment was 84a Church Street, Audley, Staffs had by all, when Ravensmead School opened its doors to the people of the parish once again. On Consultation room Tuesday the 21st March2006 everyone was invited Opposite Kwik Save / Above Hair Necessities to their interpretation of a World War Two tea dance, performed by the children. I was greeted at 01782 729121 - 07941 789549 the entrance of the school by two junior Army officers, children dressed in authentic Army uniforms, Aches and Pains? Stresses and Strain? I even received a royal salute. Trouble Sleeping? High Blood Pressure? Everyone was warmly welcomed and the event was very well supported by people from the parish. Overweight? Want more from Life? We were told at the introduction that the children only had time to practice their performance on two Call me to see how I can help. half days. Dressed in costumes of the time the children sat in anticipation as the crackly sound of Join others in experiencing effective the Glen Miller Band- playing In The Mood, filtered therapies on your doorstep. through the room. The children then started their routines of dance and also re-enacted events that TESTIMONIALS had happened during the time of the bombings across Britain in the 1940’s. The audience was treated to group and individual dance routines. “Utter relaxation - I look forward to more”. There was a break for refreshments, followed by an Retired Engineer. invitation for the audience to participate in the ****** dancing. No sooner had the refreshments been “I felt positive and the treatment helped my back pain”. cleared from the room, the music started again with Counsellor. the children inviting the audience to join them for a ****** Tea Dance. It was quite obvious everyone was “I felt that unlike massage treatment I have had in the enjoying the afternoon and what a joy to see the past, that I got a longer lasting feeling of well-being from children’s little faces. the session”.

After the performance headmaster, Mr Bell thanked Retired Secretary. everyone who had assisted in making it a most ****** enjoyable afternoon, he also said how pleased he “Relaxed, free and wonderful” - Housewife. was to see the people of the parish who had attended. Mr Bell also gave an invitation for people ***Get Your First Treatment FREE*** of the parish to come along to the school and see (Saving £25) what an excellent school we have in Bignall End. I By Quoting Ref ACN01 must say it was my first visit to the school and I Offer Valid until end of June 2006 thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon with the children, www.evolutionarycoaching.com they were brilliant.

There are many to thank for the organisation of this event, but a special thanks goes to Sarah Bonam of Have Oatcakes will Travel Letting In The Light and Rachael Lines from FRONTLINE dance. How about it? See pictures of the event turn to pages 15/16/17/18. Alf Moreton who lives in Trowbridge would like to form an (Oatcake Circle). Audley & District W.I He would like to hear from any other outcast who lives within 2006 Programme. striking distance of Trowbridge in Wiltshire to contact him or the Editor , with a view to form this Oatcake Circle. He hopes June 22nd Birthday Party that members would eventually have get to-gethers, consisting of Oatcake Suppers or similar, with the chance to reminisce July 27th Nantwich Forum about bye gone times from the parish. August 24th The Railway Children Email [email protected]

September 28th Life & Times of a Busker 44 Ash Drive North Bradley Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0SN Poetry & Rhyme Animo Bear

From out of the dark leafy shadows he came Lament Slinking his way down Old Raven’s Lane Now he was free from his cadged domain He seized me by my slender neck Animo Bear was his name. I could not shout or scream

When the circus came to village and town He dragged me to his dingy room With elephant, tiger, bear and clown Where we could not be seen People came from all around to see fat lady He stripped me of my flimsy wrap And try to win the pugilist’s crown. And gazed upon my form With cheers and laughter and fun abound I was so cold and damp and scared When the bear escaped no-one heard a sound They searched all night And he was flushed and warm They looked all around He pressed his feverish lips to mine They searched the next day I could not make him stop But he was never found. He drained me of my very self From the Delph to Grassy Green Lane I gave him every drop For over one hundred years people say they have seen his ghost And heard his chain He made me what I am today With one blow of his paw he can kill and maim That’s why you find me here The fear of Animo will remain. A broken bottle thrown away

So children don’t play out late That once was filled with Beer.

Please take care For in the shadow of Boon Hill that is where B.K Johnston. Lives the legend of Animo (The Boon Hill Bear).

Walk alone here at midnight if you dare In shadows his ghost may be lurking there Audley & District W.I Have not sleepless nights But be aware for a bad dream can turn into a terrible nightmare. Here at the W.I we have had a very successful start

But now listen to me and have a care to 2006, we now have 42 members. I don’t think For this old tale was told only to frighten and scare anybody has forgotten we have changed our The truth of the story of which you may not be aware meeting day to the 4th Thursday of the month, Is that he was just hungry, sad and frightened instead of the 3rd Wednesday, although its taking a Little dancing bear! bit of getting used to. Written by Phil Jones. We would welcome new members and invite you to come along and see how we so enjoy our meetings We had a visit from George Formby (alias Jon Baddeley) “For All Occasions” for a truly memorable evening of music and the life history of the great man. We were all singing ‘Leaning on the lamp Flowers & Bouquets post’ by 9 pm, probably one of his most famous songs. If Gifts & Party Accessories anyone was walking past the church hall in Audley at that time they would probably have thought a party was in Greeting Cards For All Occasions progress.

80A Church Street Audley Sot Staffs We were very pleased to present the Donna Louise Trust Tel: 01782 720060 with a cheque for £160 raised by sales and a collection at our monthly meeting. We are also helping the Theatre with Where Value & Quality Matter their “Seat Appeal”. On July 13th we are holding a Silk Flowers, Gift Wrap, Bags, Soft Toys ‘Fashion Show’ in aid of the Theatre Appeal, please give Foil & Latex Balloon orders us your support. We have three special male models. We seriously need to support our excellent Theatre (a lot of For All Your Quality Order Your Bouquets bums in Audley will be most grateful) although I have Wedding Flowers Aquapacks & Baskets fond memories of those double seats in the old Cinema ‘oh & Same Day delivery those were the days’. So dig deep, every donation will be Funeral Flowers Free delivery in the Parish of help no matter how much you give. Always remember you are most welcome at the Audley W.I (Anne) Reginald (Reg) Goulding 1927-2006 Reginald (Reg) with one of his many projects.

Reg, as everybody knew him, was born in Alsagers Bank and never moved away. He became the champion of all causes relating to the local area including Halmer End, he was a familiar figure and voice in all matters of concern. He was prominent in saving the War Memorial, he advised and helped with the Minnie Pit capping. Reg was influential in getting the old Co-op renovated into private dwellings and he was also concerned with the lack of a footpath from just below the War Memorial up to the school a problem yet to be resolved. He was given the opportunity to air his views on Radio Stoke on numerous occasions and he was a regular visitor to the council offices in Newcastle to take some official to task over one of his projects.

He was the local neighbourhood watch contact, a strong believer in law and order. Often having discussions with the police authorities and the like. Reg never let anything go! Throughout his life he was a disciplined and organised man. Roy Gilbert. Both at work, his home and even in retirement, woe betide the man Our recent information regarding where the funeral who tried to interrupt his working timetable. He was a highly skilled of Roy Gilbert was held was incorrect in issue 11 of man employed in the mining industry for most of his life. He was the Audley Community News. It was in fact held at invited to talk about his working life on several occasions. He the Alsagers Bank Church. To his family and accepted and spoke out with such great enthusiasm. All were friends please accept my apologies. Editor. enjoyed by those present. Most days he was to be found in his workshop absorbed in some project or other, his furnace and anvil Thomas Jeffry Goodwin sparking as he heated up a piece of iron or hammered it into shape. Perhaps he was in the garden or greenhouse tending his onions On the 15th February 2006, Thomas (Jeff) Goodwin died crop-tomatoes, cucumbers , runner beans, broad beans, peas and after a short illness at his home in Leicester. Jeff who was leeks. His philosophy was “Its no use growing things unless you born in Hope Street Bignall End, leaves wife Avril and five can eat them”. sons. He was brother to the late Kenneth Goodwin of Old Road and son to George & Nellie Goodwin. Whatever he did he did it well! Other times he could be seen up his Jeff was a very keen cricketer, spending most of his homemade scaffolding seeing to the brickwork or cleaning the childhood playing cricket at Bignall End Cricket Club, window frames or any other jobs his property required. He did find where he and his brother Ken learned their cricket time to visit Riley’s shop in Halmer End. No doubt the lucky expertise from his late uncle, Aaron Lockett. customers would listen to the banter that went on between himself He left school aged 14 and went to work as an assistant and John Riley or anyone else who happened to know Reg. There on the C-operative travelling shop. will always be a permanent reminder of Reg in the sign outside the In 1947 to 1949 Jeff went into the Army where he Bosted Onion, which announces the entrance to Halmer End (Reg completed his National Service, spending time in was adamant it was two words!). Germany, where he competed as a Boxer, this was a way

In his busy life Reg had found time to play cricket but his principles of making sure that he got his cocoa at super time. not allow him to continue after the introduction of paid professionals. Jeff left the army in 1949 and went to Leicestershire C C He had been a member of St John’s Church choir for a number of for a trial, hoping to become a professional cricketer. He years which gave him good preparation for his time in the Audley was duly signed and played for Leicestershire from 1949- Male Voice Choir. He loved to sing. 1959. During his 10 year period he became Captain of the county cricket side, but unfortunately his cricket career Reg was always quick to point out that he could not have achieved ended having to retire with a damaged knee in 1959. so much or been involved with so many projects if it had not been Jeff meet Avril in Leicester in 1951, got engaged in 1952, for the support of a good woman-Marjorie, his wife for over fifty married in 1953 and celebrated their Golden wedding years. anniversary in September 2003. We send our condolences to Majorie, his daughter Janet, son Jeff was a family man who loved his wife and children. Robert and their families. Reg was a “Character” not afraid to His wife Avril said that when his grand children & great stand up for his principles and ideals. grand children came along he was over the moon. Jeff was a very well respected by all who knew him and We were privileged to call Reg “Our Friend” We will miss him! will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Anne & Barry James. God bless you Thomas Jeffry Goodwin. Pointon’s Soldier Jojo’s Can anyone remember Pointon’s soldier. Jojo’s This was a replica of a soldier which was erected by a Mr Pointon of Bignall End, in memory of his son who had been unfortunately Dog Grooming Service killed during the First World War. The monument was made of cement & stone and was painted red and black.. It stood in a lovely cottage garden next to an orange blossom tree Give Your Dog The Care It Needs on Boon Hill, Bignall End. This was a regular Sunday morning stroll for many of the families Tel: 01782 721735 from the village, just to show their children the monument erected Cl g ipp in in memory of the soldier. ing oom Jojo’s Gr I recall after the Pointon family moved away from Boon Hill a 30 Years Experience local doctor by the name of Doctor Jenkins lived there and when he moved he took the monument with him to Wales. 357 Heathcote Road Halmer End We would like to hear from any reader who has information SOT Staffs ST7 8BH relating to the whereabouts of the monument. Sylvia Maddock Boon Hill.

Louise Nield Runner-up Class 9 Kaylee Flanagan Runner-up Class 9

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The newsletter continues with the local schools invitation to provide a front cover image. In this issue Sir Thomas Boughey High School Halmer End has provided us with Summer Scenes. We would like to thank the students and staff from the school for all their help in running the competition, with a very special thank you going to Samantha Newton for all her help.

My Faith In Human Nature Is Restored. On a cold dark night I heard a knocking on my back door. I went and found a young lady standing there cold and shivering who was obviously lost. She asked me if Mary was at home, saying she had travelled from Stoke to purchase some cupboards. She said “is this number 22”, I told her in fact we are number 23 and no Mary lived here. She then asked if I would possibly be kind enough to ring an Audley number to make sure of the address where she should have been. I rang the number and passed the phone to her to find she in fact wanted Wood Lane not Wood Street. Full of apologies she left, thanking me as she went. To my surprise as I went through the front door the following evening there was an envelope with a thank you card inside from the young lady. What a lovely thought. Thank you Kath you have restored my faith. Ernie Editor.

During the early part of 2006 some of you may be aware that Audley Parish was host to an exciting inter-generational creative project that saw pupils at Ravensmead School working with local arts group Letting in the Light.

The project involved members of the local community being invited in to the school to discuss their memories of World War II. The pupils held open mornings where they set up a mock TV studio and interviewed older community members about their memories of the war and what it was like growing up in that time. Following this, another group acted as newsroom staff and transcribed people’s interviews.

Once the stories had been transcribed pupils worked with local dance practitioner Rachael Lines from FRONTLINEdance, to create a dance performance that told the stories and re-created dance steps from the time. The young people then invited the community to a World War II themed tea dance, where they dressed up in costumes of the era. They performed their dance piece to a packed hall and then invited people to have a jive or two! The whole event was filmed and photographed. The photos are currently being transformed in to a large-scale floor piece that will be used as a learning tool in the future and will depict images of the Audley Parish at War project. The film will be shown along with the floor piece and an exhibition of images from the project at Ravensmead School on 13th July 2006.

The following pages show some images and stories from the project and we hope you will join us on 13th July to see the final floor piece & film.

“I liked all the pictures and souvenirs that people brought in to show us. I found the pictures of the bombed build-

“Someone told us about their dad’s going to war and how worried they were that they might get hurt and not come back.”

“A lady brought in a wedding dress that was pink and very old. She also brought in another dress that she was christened in. She told us about her husband in the war and she had a lot of photos of him.”

“When she went to school she had to use wallpaper as a folder and used the back of a torn book to do her art and had to use chalk for drawing. She showed us her folder and all of her art work.” “Monica Booth came in and told us a story. It was about sand. You see, when Monica was a little girl she had a sand pit behind the Butcher’s Arms and she used to pretend she was her grandma with pots and pans and spoons. One day she lost a spoon and was very naughty and went and got another spoon. In those days it was naughty because you could not get things made out of metal as it went to be used to make planes in the war. By the end of the war she had one spoon left out of 6!”

“My Dad loved Vera Lynn – in fact he said she was the only thing that kept him going during the war”

“One person slept with their dad’s coat on them instead of a cover.”

“I was interested in a tin hat which was used as a flower pot”

“If you stood on the green in Audley at the top of the hill, you could see the flashes as Liverpool was bombed!”

“My sister met a soldier at a local “hop” one night. It was so exciting and the music today has brought back so many memories. The sound of the air raid siren sent chills down my back. VE day – Hall Street, Audley

AUDLEY PARISH AT WAR OPEN EVENING

When: Thursday 13th July 2006 Where: Ravensmead School, Bignall End Time: TBA

Come and join us for an evening of sights and sounds from the Audley Parish at War project. There may even be a chance for you to join the pupils in some jitterbugging!

The event will be advertised in Audley Library and other locations in the Parish. To put your name on the guest list email [email protected] or call Sarah on 01782 714776

------With thanks to: Home Front

Letting in the Light: Sarah Bonam, Emily Campbell, Anne Kinnaird, Jacqui Marshall, Sarah Steele www.lettinginthelight.org.uk

Rachael Lines – FRONTLINEdance www.frontlinedance.org.uk

Darryl O’Hara - Sundance Visual Arts James Earls-Davis – Sound

Staff, teachers, pupils at Ravensmead School & the local community Audley Community News – www.audleycommunitynews.ik.com Nick Hackney, Newcastle Borough Council, for the loan of memorabilia

For more information contact: Sarah Bonam - Project & Community Development Letting in the Light, PO Box 2587, Newcastle ST55 9AL

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Audley Health Centre. Audley Millennium Green Trust

Audley Millennium Green Trust would welcome volunteers to assist with Prima 200 and the PCT are aware that the the general maintenance around the Millennium green alarm at the temporary building has Experience is not needed, everyone is welcome. created some real problems for health Meetings are held on the Audley & District Community Car Park. centre staff and residents close to the 10am—12noon temporary building. It has taken many attempts by engineers over several weeks The dates for their 2006 meetings are as follows: to diagnose and repair the fault but we are Sunday 4th June / Sunday 9th July / Sunday 13th August / now hopeful that there will be no further Saturday 16th September. false activations. We are most grateful For further details please contact Neil Blackwood 01782 723877. that people have been so patient during this time. We are pleased to announce that after a recent visit by representatives

Thank you. from English Heritage to the Millennium Green site, the committee has North Staffs PCT. now received the full support of DEFRA and the English Heritage.

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Parish Sporting Heroes John (Jack) Maddock

I read with interest the article in issue 10-December 2005 concerning Arthur Lockett the local footballer who became one of the select group of players to represent all three local professional football teams. These are of course Stoke City, Port Vale and Crewe Alexandra. Some of your older readers may well remember another, namely John (better know as Jack) Maddock, my father, who was born in Audley in 1896 and lived there until his death in 1972.

Jack’s career started towards the end of the First World War when he was spotted playing for Audley and duly signed by Stoke City. He was the youngest member of the Stoke team that won the Lancashire Section of the Football League 1917-1918 and were runners-up the following year. After the war Jack soon established himself as the regular right-back in the Stoke team, playing against such internationals as Dixie Dean (Everton) Charlie Buchan and Alex James (Arsenal), who were the Rooneys and Beckhams of their day. A bright future seemed assured but unfortunately a serious knee injury threatened to end his career. He was forced to leave the club and return to his job as a carpenter in his father’s building firm. Unfortunately, the injury, which now transpired to be a badly damaged cartilage, not only prevented him from playing football but also restricted him from participating fully in his daily work. Finally he decided to have the cartilage removed which cost him 75 guineas-a large amount of money in those days. The operation was a success and eventually he regained full fitness.

A happy coincidence led to his return to League Football in 1924. That summer, former Stoke City secretary J.A. Schofield, who had moved to Port Vale, saw Jack playing cricket for Bignall End. Naturally he was surprised to see Jack, who had left Stoke a semi-cripple, sprinting around the outfield as though nothing had ever been wrong. He persuaded him to sign for Port Vale and between 1924 and 1931 he played for the club 173 times, being Captain for some of that period. In 1931 he was transferred to Crewe Alexandra where, after a few years service, he ended his career.

I still hold the medals he won and in particular the 1917-1918 Championship one which is solid gold and was worn almost every day of his life on a gold watch chain. He kept few press cuttings but one very mutilated one is still in existence which was from a London paper and refers to an FA Cup match between Port Vale and the Arsenal. Apparently the Vale were fortunate to draw 2-2 on their own ground but unlucky to lose 1-0 in the replay. The report goes on to say that of the four full-backs Maddock was the best. I think he kept the cutting because the Arsenal full-backs at the time were the regular England pair. My one regret is that I never saw him play being too young even at the end of his career. On one occasion, however, I recall being taken into the stand at Crewe just in time to see the players leaving the field. My last memory is of my father, in a mud-spattered white shirt, being slapped on the back by a group of young boys. Apparently he had just scored a late penalty to win the game.

I am indebted to the Evening Sentinel for jogging my memory when putting this letter together and I would conclude with a tribute which appeared in that paper sometime in the 1960’s. Quote. “If anyone deserved that oft used expression “penalty king” it was Jack Maddock, the old Stoke City, Port Vale and Crewe Alexandra full-back, who scored with great frequency, both from the penalty spot and direct from free-kicks over a 17 year-period in top-class football. Jack was not only a penalty expert. He was a first-class defender-fast moving, hard tackling and with a hefty kick in his right foot.

As previously mentioned my father died in 1972 and is buried in the Cemetery off Old Road, Bignall End. On my rare visits to Audley I visit his grave and look across the fields to the Audley Football Ground where his football career started. If my father was able to read this article in the Audley Community News I’m not sure whether he would be embarrassed or not. On reflection I think he would just be pleased to be remembered.

Dan Maddock, Lowestoft Suffolk.

See photographs on page 21 during Jack’s football career at Stoke / Port Vale / Crewe and also his time in 1924 at the Bignall End Cricket Club when he was spotted and persuaded to play for Port Vale FC.

Stoke Football Club (1908) Co Ltd. Port Vale late 1920’s Lancashire Section Champions Season 1917-18 Players only. J Maddock back row 3rd from left. J Maddock, W Twemelow, Private R Whittingham, JT Jones CW Parker, AR Smith, W Herbert, EJ Peers. WE Harrison H Howell Bombardier W Tempest.

Crewe Alexandra 1931-32 Players only. Back row : B Ward, B Pringle, H Brown, Jack Maddock, Duthie.

Seated: Murray, H Deacon, F Keenor, R Williams, Sweeney, T Weale.

Indoor Triples—Bakers Dozen Wooden Spoon This is an Indoor Bowls Memorial to the late Alex Baker

Audley Workingmen's Club held their annual Triple Indoor Bowls Competition on the 18th February 2006. 27 competitors from many parts of the county took part, making 9 teams of triples. The games were run as a round robin competition, this gave all the teams 4 complete games to enjoy. Two bowling mats were used in the Competition. On mat 1 Chris Shaw, Billy Yates and Mick Weaver were the eventual winners. On mat 2 John Alcock, Ann Woodward and Val Wright scraped through to the final, winning with a better plus difference. The final was played in a very sporting and tense manner. This was a final to be seen, as the match went on to the very last end before a victor was found.

The eventual Winners were John Alcock, Ann Woodward and Val Wright Score in the final 8-6 —————————————————————————————————

Indoor Bowls Singles March 2006 The winners in the groups were: Barbara Johnson / Gareth Stanway ? Ian Jones / Les Machin / Mick Day. The 5 winners played a Round Robin, each player having to play the other on two separate mats.

Winner of the competition was: Ian Jones Runner-up Gareth Stanway.

Once again Trevor Harrison excelled in the organisation of all the games, thanks to Trevor and his helpers, not forgetting the hosts Audley WMC. TAE KWON DO Photograph below shows the former Evan’s Shoe Fred Langston shop Halmer End, now Castle Store High Street. Tel 07762765417 F i tne Martial Arts Course (Tae Kwon Do) e ss lin ip Audley & District Community Centre sc Di Every Wednesday 6.30pm Start. Inner First session “FREE”. Peace All ages catered for. Funny Quotes 5 out of 3 people can’t do fractions. 24 hrs in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? You decide? A device that will cut your fuel bills in half - scissors. A lot of money is tainted. Taint yours and taint mine. I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure. I’ve had amnesia for as long as I can remember. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. Never test the depth of water with both feet.

Castle Store Halmer End Retirement Newsletter (Trivia) After seven years of being up before the lark, to make sure that your daily paper arrived on time, 1. Which 3 countries have both a Mediterranean Jeanie & Trevor Lloyd owners of the Castle Store and Atlantic coastline? Halmer End have now taken retirement. 2. What are the elephants called in the Winnie the Jeanie & Trevor who have been big supporters of Pooh books? the Community Newsletter. retired on the 30th

3. Miracle, Kelvedon Wonder and Meteor are all March 2006. types of which vegetable? Trevor said that after 7 years as proprietors of the store, his turnover had tripled, just showing how 4. What is the name of a female donkey? successful a small store can become . The secret of 5. Which range of hills forms a natural border their success was that they always made you feel between Scotland and England? welcome. Jeanie said that they became involved

6. In the TV series of the same name what does with and also made sure that they supported all the C.S.I. stand for? local community and their events The sale of their store went through quite quickly and we have been 7. What is the top colour on a rainbow? asked by Jeanie & Trevor to pass on their thanks 8. In which battle was Horatio Nelson fatally for all the support they have received from all their wounded? customers.

9. What does a Geiger counter measure? Halmer End is a lovely community and to see a successful business continuing gives everyone hope 10. In Greek legend, who turned everything he for the future. touched to gold? Best wishes to Jeanie & Trevor 11. What is the musical introduction to an Opera called?

12. Which is the longest nerve in the body? Ornamental Metal

Audley Community Newsletter Trivia Gates & Railings First out of the hat WINS: Made to Measure

£20.00 Tel. Entries in by 1st Aug 2006. Send your entries to: 01782 720273 The Editor ACN 23 Wood Street Bignall End Sot ST7 8QL. M6 Expansion—how would it affect Audley ?

It was standing room only at Audley & District Community Centre on the evening of Monday the 3rd April 2006. Over 100 people from the parishes and further a-field packed into the hall to find out more about the proposed plans to expand the M6 Cannock and Junction 19(Knutsford).

A public consultation in 2004 of almost 10,000 people (business and individuals) revealed that 98% were against the proposal. Despite this solid result, the Highways Agency was asked to undertake further development work on both the widening and Expressway concept. After two public meetings, the Highways Agency stated that it was “too busy” to present their proposal at further meetings. Councillors have asked the Highways Agency to come to Newcastle, but have been refused.

Luckily, the North Staffs Branch of Stafford-based Group Against Motorway Expansion (GAME) were on hand to present the information. Jane Leaper, Staffordshire vice chair of national charity Campaign to Protect Rural England, gave an informative talk about the background to the proposal and the various options proposed. Unfortunately the second speaker Chris Crean, was unable to attend as sadly he was seriously injured just two days before the meeting, so John Gale, of GAME, provided information from the environmental perspective. Surprise guest Barry Proctor, of Proctor’s Haulage, gave an insight from the haulier’s perspective. Councillor Eddie Boden chaired a constructive and informative question and answer session. The audience were able to view large scale maps of the 3 proposals.

Summary of the meeting: The options proposed by the Highways Authority are:

Symmetrical Widening of the M6, building one carriageway in each direction and adding a hard shoulder. It takes less land than the other options, but causes more disruption to traffic during building.

Parallel Widening of the M6, building a new four-lane carriageway adjacent to the existing M6 and then converting the road to a four-lane highway in each direction. In this area the new carriageway will run to the west of the existing M6.

M6 Expressway, a new toll road running mainly alongside the existing M6. In this area the Expressway Concept shows the road running alongside and to the west of the existing M6. The Expressway will not have junctions with other non-motorway routes, but there will be interchanges between the Expressway and the old M6. One of these - Junctions 15a would be in the vicinity of Craddocks Moss. There is the possibility that one of the extra lanes would be a fee-only toll lane. Jane Leaper suggested that the widening in Staffordshire would be a pilot in a series of plans to create new roads and motorways throughout England.

Even the Highways Agency admits that widening Motorways, or building new ones, create more traffic and moves the congestion to a new place.

The general consensus was that this stretch of the M6 was not the main problem The problem is north of junction 19-the A556, (the most congested trunk road in England) going onto the M62 and in Birmingham. Widening will just add to the congestion in these areas and not result in any overall improvement for drivers.

Barry Proctor challenged notions that freight can be moved cheaper on the rails. He told how the number of trucks on the roads has decreased since the M6 opened in the 1960’s, but the number of cars has increased. He feels that a much better solution would be improvements to the A41 through Shropshire and cheaper rail fares.

Completion of the M6 expansion would be 2017- what would the number of vehicles be by then? And fuel prices? And fuel availability. From the local perspective all options would bring enormous impacts during the construction phase and during operation. Air, noise, light pollution, dust, sleepless nights, impact on farming / rural livelihoods, loss of high quality landscape and further degradation of biodiversity. Not to forget of course impacts on wildlife, loss of countryside and of course climate change.

Jane Leaper stressed that a fourth option was possible - to improve use of the current M6. This could be using the hard shoulder as an extra lane, variable speed limits, better information, faster response times in clearing up after accidents, access management, demand management, driver education and enforced lane use. All agreed that public transport should have a massive investment. Almost 100 people gave their contact details so that they could be kept up to date with the latest developments on this debate. Game plan to produce a newsletter during the summer. If you would like to be added to this list, please email [email protected] or visit the GAME website at hhp://nom6e.blogspot.com

Thanks to all involved and those who attended in providing an informative and interesting evening.

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Staffordshire County Council and as soon as they Sat-Sun 12-9pm have made a decision we will inform you. It is possible that a public inquiry may have to THURS STEAK NIGHT 8oz RUMP £3.50 decide the outcome, that is if the council cannot make a decision. 2 Meals For £5.50 Mon-Sat 12-3pm

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The Rotary Club of Audley

The Rotary year runs from 1st July to 30th June and so we come towards the end of another year. President John Brunt will be stepping down and Paul Barrow will be taking over as president for 2006-7. Looking back over the year, there have been many highlights:

The Santa collections raised a marvellous £4,200 and The ‘Tree of Light’ raised £636, which the Club made up to £800, for The Donna Louise Trust. A donation was also made to ‘face2face’, a wonderful organisation that provides support to parents of disabled children through other parents in the same position.

We have worked closely with the schools, supporting Sir Thomas Boughey & Chesterton High with Mock Interviews and Madeley High with their Industry Day. Chesterton and Madeley have also entered our Young Chef and Young Innovator competitions. Also, pupils from our local Primary Schools have been presented with Young Achiever awards. In July, two local boys will be attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) scheme and we will be supporting Madeley High with their Slovenia Exchange programme.

Sponsorship was also provided to Audley Football Club, Betley Football Club, Audley Theatre, the Audley Levy, Harriett Maddock (Kick-boxing) and Andrew Bastable (World Challenge). We also supported a group of young students from Sir Thomas Boughey - Empresa – with their highly successful Young Enterprise company.

Our New Year Bring and Buy sales at Audley and Halmer End raised nearly £1,000 for International causes, this included the Pakistan earthquake relief.

We had great fun at our ‘Curry Night’ and raised £874 for our charity funds in the process. Also on the international front, we have supported Vision Aid Overseas, with a donation of £500 raised at our Go-Kart night the previous year.

On the social side, we all enjoyed our Christmas meal at the Butchers Arms and we have had some very interesting speakers. Our district conference was held in Bournemouth with many members and partners attending. Our Ladies Night and President’s Night were both well attended and thoroughly enjoyable. Our sporting efforts have enjoyed mixed results, with our greatest success reaching the semi-final of the district Crown Green Bowls.

On a sadder note, we lost a Rotarian when Cliff Taylor passed away. He will be sadly missed by us all.

All in all, it’s been a busy and enjoyable year and we look forward to another great year under the stewardship of our new president Paul. Many thanks to all of the community who, yet again, have supported us so well during the year. Neil Ginnis

Rotary Contacts

Public Relations: Neil Ginnis (01782 721483 [email protected]) Secretary: David Royle (01270 764201 [email protected]) We continue with our School Photo’s from the past

Halmer End School 1965.

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Audley Parish Bowling Green

Audley Parish Bowling Club are extremely grateful to the Sports Council of Newcastle Borough Council for a grant of £290 and to the ‘Community Chest’ of the same council for a grant of £115. These monies will be spent uprating the security measures to combat the recent spate of vandalism which has been plaguing the bowling club. We also thank our local Parish Council for the provision of a metal shed and for their assistance in making good Fund Raiser some of the damage caused by the vandals. Coffee Morning & Bring and Buy. Dennis Dale Secretary.

On the 15th June 2006 at Jasmine House, 34, Wilbraham’s Walk Audley Library Audley, there will be a Coffee Morning & Bring and Buy Sale Bank Holiday Closing from 10am in aid of The Children’s Society. Most of the Monday 29th May Tuesday 30th May society’s work is now with children at risk on the streets, children Wednesday 31st May in trouble with the law, disabled children and young refugees. Next opening Thursday 1st June at 9.00am. Elizabeth Leslie would appreciate your support for this event. For Library information Tel: 01782 720527

Please give generously and support these needy children. www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Could you help? We continue with photographs from the past can anyone fill in the blanks.

Photograph on the left shows just how we lived all those years ago, but we ask if anyone can identify this picture. We have no information as to where it was taken, or when.

All we know is that it may be from the parish and came from a reader who assumed it to be a photograph of a former property in the parish.

Please contact the Editor .

Minnie Pit Disaster Jury

Recently unearthed photo shows the Jury who were selected to investigate the reason for the tragic disaster in 1918, when 155 Men and boys were killed at the Minnie Pit Mining disaster Halmer End.

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Front Row. ??, ??, ??, ??, ??, ??, Mr Warburton

Can anyone help with the missing names, or any information.

Halmer End 1919 Can You Help? This photograph is thought to have been taken about 1919 at Hayswood Colliery Halmer End. The young lad in the centre is my father David Farrington and the man holding the pipe next to him is his brother Edgar Farrington. Could any of our readers help to identify any of the other four men in the photograph, or if possible confirm where this photograph was taken. If you have any details please contact the editor. Audley’s Castle County Down Northern Ireland

We have often visited our family in Northern Ireland and on one occasion many years ago whilst on a visit to the idyllic Audley’s Castle we were talking to a local resident saying that we had come from a village called Audley in England. She replied that in fact there were people from England living in the local cottages. We decided to investigate and to our surprise we found that they had moved from the Audley area many years ago. I don’t know if anyone remembers Les, I just can’t remember his surname, he was a collector for many years to Arthur Robert who had a Ladies & Gents outfitters in Chester Road. Les told me that when his daughter got married she came to live in Ireland with her husband. Les said that he made a number of visits to Ireland and loved the area so much, that when one of the cottages came available he decided to leave England and purchased it. On our recent visit to Ireland we took photographs of the cottages but unfortunately there was no sign of Les or his family. I was just wondering if anyone knew their whereabouts, as we often visit Ireland and would love to make contact again with them if at all possible. The country of Ireland is a lovely place to visit and the people are so friendly. I would recommend a visit to the area which includes Audley’s Castle, which is in Strongford County Down. Two views of Audley’s Castle below. If you have any information please contact the Editor. Olga Johnston Alsagers Bank. STAFFS - CCTV.

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A car with two broken headlights drives towards the dog but turns in time to avoid hitting him. How could the driver have seen the dog in time? Answer on page 31.

To use this service you Audley Community News do try to ensure, wherever must put your repeat possible that information contained in the newsletter is slip in the: accurate. Information received for publication is box at the pharmacy sometimes impossible to clarify. We therefore cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies in Text, Facts, Addresses or Telephone numbers. Audley FC Beer Festival Success FENSA

After several months of hard preparation, Audley Registered Football Club opened its doors at 1900 hrs on the Company 20th February 2006 to commence the 5th Beer Bignall End Festival. In previous years the festival had proved Conservatory to be very well supported and we hoped that this Windows/Doors year’s event would also draw visitors from far and Porches wide. Our hopes were not to be disappointed as Canopies by 1905 hrs we had our first visitors from Alsager Upvc / Hardwood / Softwood Wall & Floor Tiling and all through the coming week we saw many Plastering faces some old and some new, each of the nights Over 12 Years Experience In General Property were well supported. The Window Industry Maintenance This year’s festival gave real ale drinkers some 33 different beers & 4 ciders to sample. Enjoy them they certainly did as for the first time in running Audley & District Community Centre this event we ran out of beer late on Saturday Annual General Meeting night. Our local brewery in “Townhouse” (which is located in the units of Townhouse farm Alsager The above meeting will take place on Road) Audley produced a special beer for the Friday 30th June 2006, commencing at 7.00pm in festival, as they did last year and kept with the football theme in naming it “Audley Crogger”. Audley Community Centre

This special brew proved to be very popular and In addition to the presentation of reports from the existing the club would like to thank Tony & Mark for the Officers, the main purpose of this meeting will be to elect donation of the beer. members for the Management Committee of the Community This year’s event will have raised in excess of Centre for the next 12 months, as laid down by the rules of £5000 which will help us to continue to provide the Community Centre. The names and addresses of all football facilities for the children of the candidates and their proposers MUST be lodged in writing community. with the acting Secretary:

On behalf of Audley Football Club I would like to D Dobson, The Buttlands Bignall Hill, Bignall End, SOT thank all the people who came to the event and a ST7 8LS, email [email protected] special thank you to all the sponsors who pledged on or before: money to sponsor barrels of beer & cider. A Friday 23rd June 2006 special thanks must go to John Hopkins, as without his help this event would have been very ( A copy of the rules may be obtained on request from the difficult to run Secretary)

Do you need a function room for that special occasion? Halmer End School 1960’s Appeal Audley Football Club is available for hire, they David Upton has asked the newsletter to make an appeal, for have a licensed bar (late licence till midnight) anyone who may have a photograph of the Canoe which was kitchen facilities to prepare food in, this is all built by the school in the 1960’s. Dave had his copy stolen available at a most reasonable hire charge. when thieves stole his car. He informed us that the Canoe was For details contact: 01782 720291. K Chell. launched at Rudyard Lake and sailed a treat. Can you help?

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Village Fruit Store Trivia Foul & Under Foot

The winner of issue 11’s March 2006 Trivia: Mr E Ellis Bradwell Newcastle Staffs. We have recently received a number of complaints Winner will receive a bouquet of flowers. from parents who walk their children to the local schools in the Audley parish. They are concerned about the constant mess left on the pavements by people who walk their dogs and allow them COUNCILLORS to foul the parish walkways. Even though these dog owners know they are breaking the law this fouling continues. We do ADVICE SURGERIES realise that most of the dog owners show a responsibility by removing their pet droppings, but as we can see as we travel COUNCILOR through the village there are a number of owners who just ignore ANDREW WEMYSS these rules. Let’s not forget that children as young as four and five will pick this mess up on their shoes. They even walk it into Tel. (01782) 723117 the schools without the knowledge of it being there. [email protected] We are making an appeal to all dog owners, (please take *************************************** there dog mess home ) don’t leave it their for our kids to COUNCILLOR take to school or home with them and remember it may be DYLIS CORNES your home they bring it back to. Tel. (01782) 720289 Wood Lane Fete [email protected] ************************************ Wood Lane residents and the Wood Lane Primary School COUNCILLOR will be holding an August Bank Holiday Fete, at the Wood Lane Primary School on the 28th August 2006. IAN WILKES Anyone who wishes to raise money should contact Tel. (01782) 722343 Graham Wheildon, for details of how to apply for a pitch. ***************** Contact: G Wheildon Please contact one of the above persons for any 28 Turner Avenue, Wood Lane, Sot, ST7 8PF. information regarding Council matters. Tel: 01782 721940

Newcastle Garden Car Boot n Table Top Sale Audley & District Community Centre Machinery Saturday June 24th 2006 / 9.00am

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Audley Christian Viewpoint

On Saturday 17th June 2006 We invite you and your family to come to

KENT HILLS FARMHOUSE An Escape from Football Car Treasure Hunt NANTWICH ROAD Ride-ons,Rotavators Good clues, Good food, Good prizes AUDLEY Hedgecutters,Strimmers Lawnmowers & More. Tickets Adults £5.00 Children £1.50 Starting at St. James, Church Hall TEL: 01782 723131 Church Street, Audley, Stoke on Trent. MOB: 07754 456759 Starting from 4pm. Onwards. For more information please contact

Find the Easter Eggs Competition Barbara 720352 or Wendy 720381 Congratulations to all our Winners

ACN Issue 11 (Find The Eggs) Audley Christian Viewpoint Jenna McAll-Boulton Phoebe Horne Amy Spooner Tanisha Beddows Invites you to join with us in William Stuart James Sarah Louise Webber Counting our Blessings

An exhibition of pictures and art work celebrating the good Fun for all Day things in life. Harvest 2006 October 7th / 8th. Children of Audley Residents Association We want to encourage adults, children and families to

July 15th 2006 Starts 11am celebrate and give thanks for all the good things which This is a day to enjoy, come along and see the sometime are taken for granted. crowning of Miss Audley/ Float Parade/ Dog For the special people in your life Show/ Raffles/ Tombola &Fun for the “Kids”. For our families and friends For your jobs, hobbies and interests To be held at the Playing fields at Wereton Road For our comfortable homes Audley. All funds raised will go towards the For running water, lights and warmth provision of a New Play Area for the village. For access to education and medical care For information contact Kevin Phillips 723603. For political and religious freedoms

How can you and your group get involved? Audley Health Centre Nantwich Road By taking a photo of yourself with or without the person or Opening Times thing you consider to be your blessing and writing an Monday 8.30-1.00 2.00-6.00 explanatory sentence or two about it Tuesday 8.30-1.00 2.00-6.00 By creating a piece of music or dance or even theatre

Wednesday 8.30-1.00 2.00-6.00 By writing a short article or essay By paying a small fee to enter your work which will go Thursday 8.30-1.00 2.00-6.00 towards a collection we are making to help the Freeplay Friday 8.30-1.00 2.00-6.00 Foundation, an organisation providing hand wound radios Saturday Closed for people in Africa.

Surgery Telephone Number (01782) 721345 ********************************************************************************************************* Please be thinking about this and watch this space. (Emergency Telephone Number (01782) 720201) (NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Available 24 Hours) More details from Judy on 626540 COUNCIL MONTHLY SURGERIES

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Tel: (01782) 729163 Email: [email protected]

COUNCILLOR MEL LEWIS EDDIE Tel: (01782) 720506 MEL

COUNCILLOR ANN BEECH Tel: (01782) 722847

AUDLEY MEETINGS HELD AT DURBER CLOSE HALL 10.00 am –11 am. Second Saturday of the month.

WOOD LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE Home Visits By ANN APEDALE ROAD 10 am – 11 am. Third Saturday of the month. Appointment

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